Large facilities find it difficult to ensure that every part of the property is covered by security. A network of cameras might reveal an incident, but there also needs to be a way to get personnel on site quickly to investigate. A fleet of electric golf carts supported by the right battery handling equipment offers an affordable and efficient method of moving security staff.

Benefits Of Electric Vehicles

Using vehicles allow security forces to move to the site of a problem much more quickly than is possible in foot. Speed can mean the difference between catching a vandal or thief in the act and arriving too late to do any good. Traditional vehicles are overkill for these needs, offering far more cargo space and speed than is needed for the job.

Small one or two person electric carts are better choices than traditional cars or trucks for most facilities. They don't emit the same toxic gases found in the exhaust of vehicles powered by gasoline or natural gas, nor do they require a supply of explosive fuel to be kept on site. They are significantly less expensive than full-sized vehicles.

Power Management

Although electric security vehicles are less expensive to own and operate than cars, the operating costs can be kept even lower with smart management. Facilities with many security vehicles need battery handling equipment for efficient and cost-effective fleet operation. Although electric vehicles typically offer the option of plug-in recharge, having the ability to replace drained batteries with fresh ones means drained vehicles are back in service in minutes rather than hours.

The right handling equipment ensures the batteries are removed and replaced quickly and safely. Drained batteries can be stored out of the way while they recharge, and the entire fleet can be kept moving with minimal downtime. The larger the fleet, the more important battery management system is to effective and inexpensive fleet operation.

Setting Up A Fleet Plan

Like any device, battery handling equipment can help only if it is used efficiently. Facilities should set up a schedule of replacements to ensure each vehicle is fully charged at all times. Staggering replacements means you don't have a line of vehicles waiting to be serviced sometimes while the equipment goes unused the rest of the day.

Placement of the battery handling equipment is important as well. Some facilities choose to locate the power management equipment to a remote part of the property, but this means a longer drive for each vehicle and wasted productivity. Central location, easy traffic access in and out, and plenty of room for battery storage systems improves replacement speed and fleet operations.

Give your security department more mobility by investigating electric vehicles and battery handling equipment today.